December Webinar:

Considering joining Twin Cities SHRM? Already a national SHRM member? Join us for a complimentary webinar to hear the authentic stories of the IMPACT of Twin Cities SHRM!

In this interactive program, participants will:

1. Hear how Twin Cities SHRM has impacted the lives of three HR Professionals personally and professionally. Their authentic stories will be shared.

2. Learn about member benefits/offerings, how to join Twin Cities SHRM and how to get involved in the chapter.

3. Learn why we recommend having dual membership with SHRM and a local chapter, how their relationship works and the differences between the two

Speakers:

Sue Kruse, President

Sue Kruse has been a member of TCSHRM since 2008 serving on the Professional Development team, the Mentoring program, and as a Team Lead for Programs. She joined the board in 2013 as the VP of Programs. Sue is currently a Regional Manager for Perkins and Marie Callender's Restaurants. She has over 15 years of progressive human resource experience in organizational development and expertise in coaching others to tap into their strengths to leverage continued success. Sue holds a Bachelor of Science business degree from St. Cloud State University in Management and has been SPHR certified since 2009. Sue Kruse is Senior Director of Training and Development at Perkins and Marie Callender's Inc. PMCI operates and franchises over 500 family restaurants throughout the United States and Canada.

Kruse has over 20 years of experience increasing revenue, profit margins, individual, and operational performance. She is a strategic thinker with expertise in mentoring, developing, and coaching others to tap into their strengths to leverage continued success. Kruse is an active in the industry as a member of the CHART and Twin Cities SHRM.

As a dedicated volunteer, Katie has served as the Member Orientation Team Lead, part of the Member Engagement and Retention team, VP Membership and VP Volunteer Engagement for TCSHRM since 2009, has coached youth sports at the YMCA, volunteered with People Serving People and the American Heart Association. Katie is a results-driven Human Resource professional with extensive staffing, employment and account management experience spanning over a decade. She has effectively partnered with hundreds of successful Minnesota companies to help them exceed their staffing, recruitment, and advertising goals. Relationship management and execution are her strong suits, especially in listening, problem solving, consulting, and goal achievement. She is now currently serving as the Executive Director of TCSHRM

Becky Hass, VP of Membership

Becky joined Twin Cities SHRM in 2010 and began volunteering on the Member Engagement & Retention Team, primarily focusing on New Member Orientations. She later became a Team Lead for two years and joined the Twin Cities SHRM Board as the VP of Communications in January 2016. She spent the second half of 2016 in the VP of Volunteering board role and became the VP of Membership in January of 2017 and is still serving in that capacity. In 2016 she was awarded the MNSHRM Twin Cities SHRM Chapter Volunteer of the Year.

Becky graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelors of Business Administration degree with majors in Human Resource Management and Organizational Management. She currently is the Human Resources Manager at Conservis Corporation. Becky has been PHR certified since 2012 and SHRM-CP certified since 2015.

Moderator:

Mike Thul, VP of Sponsorship

Mike joined the Board in 2017 as the VP of Sponsorship. He is currently the Regional Manager for Netchex, a fast growing HCM Technology Company. Prior to starting the MN market for Netchex, Mike spent nearly 5 years at ADP, the world’s largest payroll provider. During his 7 years in the technology industry, he has helped more than 50 companies implement an HCM solution.

As the VP of Sponsorship, Mike is dedicated to providing a great experience for our sponsors, and members alike. Please reach out directly to him if you would like to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.